≖
Math Operator 83
- Unicode
- U+2256
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ≖
- CSS
- \2256
The ≖ symbol, officially known as "Ring In Equal To," is a mathematical operator featuring a standard equals sign with a small circle centered across its lines. In advanced mathematics and logic, it typically denotes specialized equivalence relations or custom equality conditions established by an author. Outside of formal academic equations, internet users occasionally incorporate the symbol into text-based kaomoji to represent deadpan, focused, or robotic expressions.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+8790 (on numpad) or type 2256 then press Alt+X in Microsoft Word
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search "ring in equal to"
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then type 2256 and press Enter
- HTML
- ≖ or ≖
In Programming
While not part of standard programming logic, this symbol is widely supported in LaTeX typesetting using the \eqcirc command to render custom equivalence relations in mathematical and academic documents.
Tags
circle equals sign
circle over equals
deadpan face text
equals with ring
equivalence
kaomoji eyes
mathematics
operator
relation
ring equality
ring in equal
unicode ring equal